Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-06

last six Senators on the list to be admitted
were called together and Messrs- Reagan
/ Stewart, Sherman, StOckbridge, Sawyer
and Turpie advanced to the desk. Neck'
were craned forward with an eager expec
tancy, first toward Senator HOar, but he
sat as calm and unruffled as if no party
question could ever disturb him. His Re
| publican COLES CUES seemed equally obllvl'
ous of any question concerning the Turple
case and the elk Senators were duly sworn
| in.
The proceedings were in accordance with
an agreement reached between the Repuo'
licans and Democrats.
At conference of Republican Senators
| the members of the last Committee on Elec
tions of that party were directed to exam
| inc the credentials OF Turpie and Faulkner.
Another conference was held last night ut
the residence of Senator Sherman, 1t IS
said, and after hearing the statement OF
the two cases it was arranged to propose to
the Democrats that Mr.. Turpie be admit
ted TO his seat and the West Virginia case
sent to the Elections Committee. The final
details of the arrangement Were cOmmunl-
Gated this morning. The proposal was
ACCEPTABLE TO THE DEMOCRATS
and it was carried out, thus all contro-
versy in effecting an organization being
avoided.
The REGISTER representative sew Sena-
tors Kenna and Faulkner Immediately
after the proceedings and the former veri-
fled the surmise that the course was taken
by mutual consent on the part OF both par
ties. He said that it was the opinion
that in view of the reading OF
the Lucas protest to-day it would
not comport with the dignity OF the
Senate to insist upon the swearing IN OF
Faulkner. To-day the case will be con-
sidered just as soon as the Election Com
mittee is organized, and Kenna says he
does not believe there is Senator on
either side who is opposed to Mr.. Faulkner
taking his seat. Mr.. Faulkner is not in
the least disturbed by the result OF to-day 8
work.
ASSOCIATED PRESS ACCOUNT.
The Senate Chamber wore fresh and
tastefula ppearance this morning. The floors
and galleries were newly carpeted and the
desks glstened in their coat OF vaTnlsh,
the Odor of which mingled family with
that of the boquets and gorgeous floral de-
vices which enlivened the picture. SeDa-
tors began TO arrive and take their seats
before IL o'clock, Senators Stewart and
HiscOck being the frst corners. For an
hour before noon the floor was busy
scene, members of both parties, their
friends and the officers Of the Senate tax
ing this occasion to exchange greetings
and compare notes. The chief topic
of conversation with the majority was
the prospect OF a conflict over the admission
of certain Democratic Senators elect, and
it early became known that the Republi-
cans, in default OF any caucus plan of ac-
tion, had concluded to follow the lead of
their members of the Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections These had been in
informal consultation, it was understood,
and had reached the conclusion to make
no opposition to the admission OF Mr..
Turpie, of Indiana, but to object to the ad
mission Of Mr. Faulkner, of West Virginia,
on the ground that there were conflicting
credentials from that State. The general
opinion WAS that there
WOULD BE NO DEADLOCK,
and that the usual course of opening pro-
ceedings would not be broken.
The galleries were early crowded and
to overtlOwing. Mrs Cleveland, clad In a
costume o! dark green, aud accompanied
by Mrs. Glider, Miss kingsford aud several
other lady friends, occupied the seats re-
served for the family of the President in
one of the private galleries. The diplO-
matte gallery was filled by members OF the
various legations, the front seat being oc-
Cupied by the Chinese Minister, hiS seCre-
taIies and associates. The Minister wore
magnificent robe of light blue satin,
and his companions were clad as richly,
though in more subdued COlOrs. The pro-
Ceedings of the day were opened with
prayer by the chaplain Rev. j. & Butler.
He asked that the Senators might be en-
dowed with wisdom and strength to meet
the honorable, and trying responsibilities
OF the day, and all the duties that gather
ed around them. The President Of the
Senate Mr.. Ingalls, then took the Chair,
and called the Senate to order He said
he would now place before the Senate the
certificates of election, the certificates of
appointment and other papers received
since the adjournment.
In the swearing of the Sanators.elect,
Hoar made object on TO the
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH
to Mr. Faulkner, of West Virginia, until
certain questions TO which his credentials
gave rise, could be passed upon by the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections. As a
member of that committee he assured the
Senate that the matter should receive the
immediate attention Of the committee, so
that if the gentleman were louud to he en-
titled to his seat he could enter his duties
without unnecessary delay. Senator Kenna
said that the course proposed
by the Senator from Massachusetts,,
seemed eminently appropriate, and he
trusted it would be followed without the
formality of vote. This course WAS fol-
lowed and the call of Senators elect pro-
ceeded. The oath was administered to
Mr.. Turpie, OF Indiana, and he was adj
mitted to his seat. All the papers in the
case were referred TO the Committee on
Privileges and Elections.
When the roll-call had been completed
and the Senator's elect were sworn in, the
customary committees to give notice TO the
President and the House of Representa-
tives were named aud the Senate ad-
jOurned.
ORGANIZING THE HOUSE.